A year ago we visited our first National Trust property for years and haven’t looked back. The combination of children’s treasure trails, wide open spaces and houses packed full of curiosities has been a winning one as our girls start to explore the world around them. At Christmas we couldn’t resist a visit to the…
Do you know that warm, achy feeling you get when you’re totally pooped but have had the most wonderful time? We had that in buckets and spades as we drove home from our recent trip to Cornwall. This post includes some of the outdoor family attractions in Cornwall that we visited over an autumn weekend….
Kents Cavern is one of those places that makes you feel like a minuscule dot on the Earth’s timeline. It’s been around longer than Stonehenge, the Roman Baths in Bath and the Cerne Giant. Yet, for somewhere so full of history and insight into the way our ancestors lived, it almost feels overlooked. Find out more…
For me, visiting the capital has always seemed like a special thing to do. I think it comes from being a bit of a country bumpkin. Over the years I’ve been to training courses and meetings in London but it’s been more than a decade since I was a tourist there. Last month we had the…
With storms forecast during our recent caravan trip to Cornwall it would have been easy to stay inside to avoid getting a soaking. However, we’re a bit rubbish at indoor fun, so we decided to visit Lanhydrock near Bodmin. Here’s what we got up to visiting Lanhydrock National Trust with kids: About Lanhydrock House and Gardens Lanhydrock…
A review of our experience of visiting the Wild Place Project in Bristol including what animals you can meet and family facilities
If you fancy getting a taste of island living without the long flight to the Mediterranean or Caribbean, we can recommend planning a Jersey holiday in the UK’s own Channel Islands. Things to do during a Jersey holiday Jersey War Tunnels Jersey War Tunnels tell the story of the prisoners of war who built them…
What’s your favourite animal at the zoo? I’d have a pretty hard time deciding between the penguins and the giraffes. And after a trip to Bristol Zoo’s Wild Place Project I’d have to add Lemurs to the mix too! The Tin Box girls and I were invited to a bloggers event at the Wild Place…
If you are planning a visit to Glamorgan with kids then I have some ideas for you about places to stay and things to do. We were invited to experience the Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend by Visit Wales. The last time we visited Wales was in 2009, well before we started our little family….
Phew! How was your half term? Ours here in Hampshire (UK) was busy in so many ways. It marked the start of Mr Tin Box working away for eight weeks, so I was keen to have a full diary to keep my mind off it. We had invites to go out with friends whose children…